Job Description
Job Description
COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
Job Description
General Education Teacher
Responsible to : Principal
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Qualifications :
- Valid TN Teacher's License with appropriate endorsements
- Highly Qualified status, as applicable, in areas of assigned instruction
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Competent technological skills
Essential Responsibilities :
Prepares lesson plans and teaching strategies for course(s) of study taughtAligns both course(s) curriculum taught and / or assessments with state and localcurriculum standards
Uses a variety of teaching strategies to facilitate student learningPlans a program of study that addresses the individual needs and abilities of thestudents
Develops and maintains a school / classroom environment conducive to learning andsocially appropriate for the age of students taught
Analyzes and uses appropriate data to guide instruction and develop assessmentsEstablishes and communicates clear expectations for all lessons, class work, andprojects.
Assigns lessons routinely and corrects student work in a timely fashionMaintains good order in classroom and other areas of the schoolSupervises students at school related functions including on and off campus activitiesConsults with other professionals to address learning or behavioral problems withspecific students
Communicates with parents / guardian regularly through verbal and written formAssesses the progress of students on a regular basis, both formative and summative,and provides progress reports as required
Schedules parent conferences as directed by the system and as needed in particularcases; if necessary, these conferences may be outside the school day as dictated by
student / parent / guardian needs
Keeps accurate attendance and academic performance records for assigned studentsReports to the appropriate administrative and / or consultative personnel whenknowledgeable or suspicious that a child's health or welfare has been or appears
to be at risk
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,materials, and facilities
Participates in school level faculty meetings, system professional development andin-service meetings, staff committee meetings, and other workshops for teacher
training
Plans, supervises, and provides guidance for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)Maintains accurate financial recordsProvides detailed plans for substitute teachers including lessons, schedules and rulesregarding classroom organization, procedures and individual student needs
General Requirements :
Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board prioritiesConducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest standards of public education and in support of the District's Vision / Mission StatementsMaintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection of confidential student and staff informationOther responsibilities and / or duties may be required and assignedBOE Revisions Approved 2 / 8 / 10